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title: "Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 2 - Royal Navy/Royal Fleet Auxiliary"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a66d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-10-07"
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# Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 2 - Royal Navy/Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Buyer: BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a66d

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## Summary

The Boats Team, Ministry of Defence, is currently at the tender stage for the "Boats In-Service Support 26 – Lot 2 - Royal Navy/Royal Fleet Auxiliary" contract. This procurement is classified under the industry category of reconditioning services of ships or boats and is within the defence services sector. The project involves providing platform support to maintain MOD boats' capability, primarily used by the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary in UK waters. The estimated contract value is £27.5 million, with a contract period starting from April 2026 to March 2033. A virtual Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) conference is scheduled for 15 October 2024, and interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 11 November 2024.

This tender opportunity could significantly boost business growth for companies specialising in maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. Organisations experienced in preventative and reactive maintenance of naval vessels, mid-life upgrades, and supply of parts will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Subcontracting opportunities are also available, allowing smaller or specialised businesses to participate indirectly. Businesses capable of providing on-site support, post-design services, and adhering to moderate cyber risk profiles are ideal candidates to compete effectively for this tender.

## Notice

To deliver platform support to maintain the capability of MOD Boats used for deployment onboard Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms. Further details on all of the BISS 26 requirements can be found at Section VI.3) Additional Information to this Contract Notice. Quantity or scope: To deliver in-service support to all MOD Boats operated from on RN and RFA ships stationed in UK waters, including associated upkeep pools. This requirement is anticipated to consist of boats of the following classes: Pacific 22 *31 Pacific 24 Mk 3 *44 Pacific 24 Mk 4 *52 Passenger Transfer Boat (Alnmaritec) *4 Total 131 This list is not exhaustive and subject to change as boats go in and out of service. The scope can broadly be expected to include: * Scheduled preventative maintenance, * Reactive maintenance, defect rectification, and repair, * Mid Life Upgrades, * Replacement and/or replenishment of existing boat classes with boats of the same class, or a suitable second-hand alternative, * On-site support, * Supply of spares, * Post Design Services (PDS), * Testing and trials, * Configuration, obsolescence, and documentation management, * Chartering * Support to Safety and Environmental Cases * Storage and Transportation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032099-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032099-2024

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